A 30-hour a week Director of Academic Success position (eligible for full benefits) is available at the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at University of Louisville. Ideally, the successful candidate will begin on July 1, 2013. Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references via the online application. Review of applications will begin May 21, 2013.

This is the posting for the undergraduate portion of my job at UConn. There is tremendous overlap between my pre-law work and experience in ASP; someone with ASP experience would be a wonderful fit for this job.

I cannot speak highly enough of the students, my colleagues, and the environment here at UConn. My four years here have been magical. It is truly a job where I have been excited to come to work everyday. The right person will find an unparalleled level of professional and personal support, not just from supervisors and colleagues, but from the students and alumni you will be serving. If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact me personally (rebecca.flanagan@uconn.edu).

University of Connecticut
Pre-Law Advisor
Academic Advisor II, UCP VI

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of designated supervisor, advises
undergraduate students and alumni interested in attending law school
from the beginning exploration of their options through the law school
admission process.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Advise students in developing academic plans to prepare for law schools and the legal profession.
2. Advise students in application process and assist students in gaining admission to appropriate law schools.
3. Provide outreach to prospective undergraduate students during Orientation, regional campus visits, and recruitment events.
4. Disseminate information to students, advisors, and others,
including: creation of a pre-law resource area with print and electronic
information about the legal profession, law school application
timetables, information about the LSAT exam, schedules for on- and off-
campus events, etc.; development and maintenance of a pre-law advising
website.
5. Oversee and coordinate Special Program in Law for undergraduates
admitted provisionally to UConn School of Law at time of admission to
University.
6. Teach a first-year seminar on law-related topics.
7. Maintain assessment data on student applications and admissions in
appropriate formats, including electronic. Maintain databases on
pre-law students during their undergraduate and post-graduate stages.
8. Develop a peer advising program for upper-class students to work
with first- and second-year students interested in law and, when needed,
speak at orientations and recruitment activities.
9. Working with other University offices, develop and organize
workshops and information sessions on relevant topics, including general
admission, applications, letters of recommendation, and strategies for
writing personal statements. Develop and supervise an annual law school
fair.
10. Act as spokesperson and liaison for the program both within the
University and with pre-law departments at other universities, with law
schools, and other relevant audiences.
11. Engage UConn faculty in support of pre-law students and
activities and encourage course development on topics related to the
legal profession. Work with interested faculty to develop the Pre-Law
Advisory Council.
12. Contribute to the professional community of law school advisors at the regional and national level.
13. May supervise support staff and/or work-study students.
14. May work closely with the UConn Law School on special projects.
15. Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree in relevant field.
2. 3 – 5 years’ experience in advising undergraduate students or in the legal profession.
3. Ability to travel in a professional capacity.
4. Ability to host and participate in programming and events on evenings and weekends.
5. Experience working with diverse constituencies.

TO APPLY

For full consideration upload a letter of application, a resume, and a
list of 3 professional references with contact information via Husky
Hire (http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/).
Include search number on all correspondence. Screening of applications
will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

The following information was on the listserv from Staci Rucker about this position in 2013-2014 and the job search for a full-time Director for future years:

The University of Dayton School of Law is looking to hire an Interim Director of Academic Success for the 2013-14 school year. You may access the job posting here: http://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/6293.

I have served as the Director of Academic Success at UDSL since 2007. Effective May 16th, I will become the Assistant Dean of Students, hence the need to hire an Interim Director. The Law School will conduct a search to permanently fill the Director of Academic Success position during the 2013-14 school year. The person in the Interim Director position will be eligible to apply, if interested.

UDSL is a wonderful place to work, led by a Dean and many faculty who are extremely supportive of the academic support program. I will gladly speak with anyone who may be interested in the position.

The University of Denver Sturm College of Law is a top 100 law school with nationally ranked programs in environmental and natural resources law, legal writing, clinical training, international law and tax law. Our curriculum is innovative and global in its perspective, and our faculty are some of the finest in the nation.

Position Summary:

This Lecturer position is a one-year (12-month) half-time appointment (20 hours per week). The position is open until filled with anticipated service to commence no later than June 1, 2013. The primary duties and responsibilities are serving as a teacher and bar passage advisor to support the law school’s Bar Passage Program. As a member of the law school’s faculty, the lecturer’s duties and responsibilities will include the following: teaching one section of the law school’s academic bar passage course per academic year, serving as a co-teacher in both the winter and summer bar success programs, coaching individual students and graduates in successfully preparing for the bar exam, and providing assessment assistance to the law school’s overall assessment goals and bar passage program. Some evening and weekend work is required as the law school has both day and evening programs, and the lecturer is expected to be available to work on campus throughout the entire year in service of the winter and summer bar success programs. Applications received by April 1st will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Minimum qualifications:

* JD or equivalent

Preferred qualifications:

* At least one year of legal experience.

* Demonstrated interest in teaching.

Application Process and Contact Information:

Applicants must complete the online application at www.dujobs.org. Please include a resume, cover letter and the names of 3 business references. Applications received by April 1st will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. For more information or to apply, please visit http://www.dujobs.org/. Questions regarding hiring can be addressed to Professor Eli Wald, Chair, Visiting Appointments Committee, University of Denver Sturm College of Law, ewald@law.du.edu.

DU and its Sturm College of Law are committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff. We are strongly dedicated to the pursuit of excellence by including and integrating individuals who represent different groups as defined by race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, age, disability, national origin, religion and veteran status. DU is an EEO/AA employer.

Performs teaching, research, andguidance duties at the CUNY School of Law in area(s) of expertise as notedbelow. Responsibilities may include supervising students in legal practice orrelated activities.

The CUNY School of Law ClinicalProgram has been nationally recognized as one of the best in legal education.It affords each student the opportunity to engage in the practice of law bylearning through service to underserved communities. The Law School currentlyoffers seven live-client clinical programs and three faculty-supervisedexternship programs. CUNY School of Law faculty members have been recognized asinnovative leaders in clinical legal education, through service, publications,and participation at conferences.

CUNY School of Law's Immigrant &Refugee Rights Clinic (IRRC) represents and supports non-citizens in a varietyof settings and courts, covering immigration law and issues at the intersectionof law and security. The current mission of the IRRC is to provide a platformfor the exploration, development and implementation of ideas and strategies toclose the growing legal divide between citizens and non-citizens of the UnitedStates of America. At the heart of our work is a principled commitment to therights and dignity of all.

By supporting and representingimmigrants and other non-citizens, we aim to train law students to becomethoughtful, principled, and creative social justice lawyers, empowered with theskills needed to confront the degradation in the rights of citizens andnon-citizens alike that has been wrought under the guise of security and publicsafety but is driven by oppressive and discriminatory forces.

The Law School will hire anInstructor responsible for live case supervision, project management,co-teaching, and curricular development in the IRRC. Applicants should have ademonstrated commitment to CUNY School of Law's social justice mission andshould wish to contribute to the training and development of lawyers dedicatedto social justice and public service.

The tenure-track faculty memberdirecting the IRRC has the ultimate responsibility for the overall operation ofthe program, including the classroom component, the administration of theclinic, and supervision of students' casework. The IRRC director will meet thatresponsibility with the support of the Instructor. In the IRRC director'sabsence, the Instructor will assume the responsibility or share it with otherfaculty, as determined by the director, in consultation with the Associate Deanfor Clinical Programs.

This position is full-time andInstructors must be available for and interested in teaching, participating inclinic faculty meetings during the school year, summer clinic work (includingcase management), assisting with the design and development of curriculummaterials during the summer, and performing other duties for the benefit of theoverall program. This position may also involve evening and weekend duties. Inaccordance with the law school's needs, the Instructor may be required to teachin other or additional clinics, in lawyering seminars, in a doctrinal course,and/or to provide academic skill instruction or other program support.

In the first two years of service,Law Instructors may opt into participating in faculty meetings, pursuant to theCUNY School of Law Governance Plan. They may also assume other facultygovernance responsibilities and serve on committees as appointed by the Dean orthe Committee on Committees.

Upon reappointment for three or moreyears of continuous service, they may participate in governance activitieswithout an annual opt in process.

This job may include weekend andevening duties

QUALIFICATIONS

J.D. or L.L.B; admission to the Barof the State of New York and to various federal courts required.

Applicants who are not yet admittedbut are in a position to secure such admission within six months will beconsidered with the understanding that continued employment may be contingenton successful admission within that timeframe. Also required are demonstratedlegal ability, the ability or potential to teach successfully, interest inproductive scholarship, legal work, or law-related work, and the ability tocooperate with others for the good of the institution.

For appointment as Law Instructor,the candidate must have demonstrated commitment to poverty law, public service,or social justice lawyering. S/he must show potential as a teacher in theclassroom and in supervising students on cases, and as a leader in the publicinterest community. S/he should have a minimum of two years practice experienceat the start of her/his first contract term at CUNY, with some exposure to or astrong interest in law and security issues and immigration law, and a desireand ability to support IRRC community-based lawyering initiatives, such as theCreating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibility (CLEAR) project, across-clinical collaboration with the Criminal Defense Clinic (more detailsabout CLEAR are available at www.cunyclear.org), and other immigration-relatedprojects.

Depending on docket need, coverageresponsibilities during the academic year and the summer will encompass casesand projects stemming from extraterritorial imprisonment, extrajudicialkilling, domestic detention, surveillance, and policing issues, as well as afull range of immigration matters and projects, including deportation defense,asylum, and gender violence related work.

Candidates with clinical teaching orsupervisory experience are encouraged to apply, as are any candidates whoalready hold or have held an active federal security clearance or who arewilling to apply for one and are not clearly ineligible.

COMPENSATION

CUNY offers faculty a competitivecompensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension andretirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also providementoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of ourcommitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

From our job posting system, select"Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide therequested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system,access the employment page on our web site, www.cuny.edu , and search for thisvacancy using the Job ID or Title.

Candidates should provide a Coverletter and CV/resume. It is recommended you submit these as one PDF document.

We are committed toenhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people withdisabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in ourpluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity andinclusion. EO/AA Employer.

The University of California, Irvine, School of Law invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Academic Skills. The successful candidate will develop, enhance, and implement a program to assist students in the transition to law school, to promote their successful completion of the J.D. program, and to prepare them to sit for the bar exam. Ideally, the successful candidate will be available to begin on May 1, 2013.

The Assistant Director’s primary responsibility will be to work individually and in small groups with students to improve their legal analysis, exam-taking, and time management skills. The Assistant Director is also expected to effectively promote the Academic Skills Program.

In collaboration with the Director of Academic Skills and faculty members, the Assistant Director will be responsible for:

Creating and delivering a comprehensive workshop program for first-year students on topics including class preparation, study habits, case briefing, outlining, and exam-taking.

Working closely with first-year faculty members to design and administer exercises in doctrinal subjects, and to provide individual and small group feedback on those assignments.

Helping students excel in their doctrinal courses and on the bar exam by providing individual academic counseling, feedback on practice exams, and workshop programs.

Assisting in developing the curriculum for a legal analysis course and bar preparation program.

The School of Law’s inaugural class graduated in the spring of 2011. The School projects total enrollment of approximately 341 students across all three classes in 2013-14. At full size, the School anticipates an annual enrollment of approximately 600 students. With the School still in its growth stage, the Assistant Director will have a rare opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of the Academic Skills Program. It is therefore expected that the new Assistant Director will participate in developing and refining existing programs with the same spirit of innovation that characterizes the school. The successful candidate will be expected to exercise independence and judgment, drawing on past experience and careful analysis of the Law School’s particular needs.

The Assistant Director of Academic Skills reports to the Director of Academic Skills and works closely with the Assistant Dean of Student Services and the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The position is a full-time, twelve-month academic appointment with the standard vacation and benefits package accorded employees of the University of California. This is not a faculty appointment, and residence during the summer is expected. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Requirements Candidates for the position must have:

A J.D. from an A.B.A.-accredited law school and a record of academic and extracurricular success in law school;

Admission to a state bar, preferably California;

At least one year of experience in law practice and/or law teaching with a focus on legal writing and analysis, preferably with experience in law school academic skills;

Familiarity with the subjects tested on and format of the California Bar Exam;

Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;

The ability to think imaginatively and critically about techniques to improve law students’ academic development, and to design, implement and manage innovative programs to promote that development;

The ability to handle confidential information, exhibit good judgment, and exemplify customer service in working with students, faculty, and staff;

The ability to work collaboratively with a diverse and growing population of students, faculty and administrators; and

Florida
International University is a comprehensive university offering 340 majors in
188 degree programs in 23 colleges and schools, with innovative bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs across all disciplines
including medicine, public health, law, journalism, hospitality, and
architecture. FIU is Carnegie-designated as both a research university with
high research activity and a community-engaged university. Located in the heart
of the dynamic south Florida urban region, our multiple campuses serve over
50,000 students, placing FIU among the ten largest universities in the nation.
Our annual research expenditures in excess of $100 million and our deep
commitment to engagement have made FIU the go-to solutions center for issues
ranging from local to global. FIU leads the nation in granting bachelor’s
degrees, including in the STEM fields, to minority students and is first in
awarding STEM master’s degrees to Hispanics. Our students, faculty, and staff
reflect Miami’s diverse population, earning FIU the designation of
Hispanic-Serving Institution. At FIU, we are proud to be ‘Worlds Ahead’! For more information about FIU, visit fiu.edu.

About FIU
College of Law

As a vital part of Miami's only public research university, FIU College
of Law is a dynamic urban law school with approximately 480 students. The
College of Law currently has 30 full-time faculty members. The FIU College of
Law is housed in a state-of-the-art building at the heart of the main
university campus.

The FIU community and the College of Law are strongly committed to the pursuit
of excellence and the goal of ensuring opportunities within the legal
profession for individuals who represent different groups as defined by race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, age,
disability, national origin, and religion.

Assistant
Dean/Director of Academic Enrichment

The Academic Enrichment Program at the FIU College of Law seeks
an individual to develop and administer a comprehensive program supporting law
students from enrollment to bar examination. The Assistant Dean/Director
will hold instructional faculty status as a non-tenure track lecturer in law
and report to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The
Academic Enrichment Program is envisioned as a comprehensive component of the
College of Law’s instructional platform impacting every stage of the academic
program. The specific components of the
program will be developed by the Assistant Dean/Director, but must span the
length of the academic year and accommodate both day and evening students. In
previous years, the FIU College of Law Academic Support Program has included
the following responsibilities: teaching courses on legal reasoning and
analysis, performing counseling with students, preparing students for the bar
examination, and academic advising. The
Assistant Dean/Director will work closely with the Faculty Academic Enrichment
Committee; represent the interests of students participating in the academic
enrichment program to members of the faculty and administration, and will
coordinate efforts with faculty and administration, as appropriate.

Applicants who pass the first step in the screening process
will be asked to present a proposal for a comprehensive academic enrichment
program tailored to the mission and specific needs of the College of Law.
Applicant proposals will identify their comprehensive vision for the Academic
Enrichment Program at the FIU College of Law which may include, but is not
limited to, how to assist all law students in their law school performance
while maintaining a focus on at-risk students needing additional remedial
support, potential use of diagnostic testing to identify areas needing
improvement, utilization of varying pedagogical methods to increase proficiency
under a variety of test-taking circumstances, improving comprehension and
critical thinking, coordinating faculty to complement the Academic Enrichment
Program, and meeting the counseling needs of students.

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND
EXPERIENCE

The
successful candidate will have:

 A J.D. from
an A.B.A.-accredited law school (additional
degrees in either law or education are a plus);

 At least
three years’ experience in legal education, and/or
law teaching with a focus on legal writing and analysis, preferably with
experience in law school academic, support, enrichment or related;

 The ability to assess students’ academic performance
consistent with the expectations of the faculty, to cultivate and enhance
student learning processes and outcomes, and to design, implement and manage
programs to promote academic development;

 The ability to develop methods to evaluate, assess, measure,
and report to the faculty and administration on the efficacy of the Academic
Enrichment Program;

 The ability to work collaboratively with a diverse
population of students, faculty, and administrators.

Title and Salary will be commensurate with experience. Expected Start Date: fall 2013.
Although we will accept applications until the position is filled, we
strongly encourage interested applicants to submit applications by April 1,
2013. Interested applicants must apply
to the FIU Office of Human Resources. Applications
must be submitted on-line at careers.fiu.edu.
When applying please reference Job Opening ID: 505596.

FIU is a member of the
State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access
Affirmative Action Employer.

Assistant Professor of Lawyering
Skills and Director of Disability Resources

Western State University College of
Law

Western State University College of
Law invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Lawyering
Skills and Director of Disability Resources, with an anticipated start date of
July 1, 2013. The professor’s primary responsibility will be to work with
J.D. students to reach their full academic potential for succesful performance
in law school, on the bar exam, and after graduation.

The Director will act as
the liaison to administrators, faculty, and professional staff regarding
disability-related issues, laws and policies in an effort to ensure the Law
School is in compliance with all disability-related policies.

Responsibilities include:

Providing
administrative oversight of services for students who have disabilities

Analyzing
and interpreting documentation to determine eligibility for reasonable
accommodations for students of the law school

Working
collaboratively with faculty, professional staff and others to ensure that
students are receiving the reasonable accommodations to which they are
entitled

Supervising
professional staff members and student staff

Interpreting
and applying federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the
rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities and developing
procedures and practices to ensure compliance

Assisting
in the identification of program/curricular accessibility barriers

Overseeing
the process of providing testing accommodations, note-taking assistance,
and textbooks in alternative formats and determining and coordinating
appropriate service provision of transcriptionists, interpreters, and
others

Assisting with the law school’s academic
support programs, including teaching workshops and/or classes related to law
school skills and working with students in individual and small group sessions.

The
ideal candidate will be an energetic and knowledgeable professional exhibiting
a high degree of organizational skills, sensitivity and integrity.
Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching. Candidates must be willing to work some
evenings, so as to be able to design programs and provide support for students
in the school’s part-time evening program.

Candidates should possess thorough knowledge of Federal statutes
including the Rehabilitation Act, 1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act,
1990. Candidates must have experience in reading disability documentation and
determining appropriate accommodations as well as demonstrated knowledge of and
use of adaptive technology (hardware and software) and equipment.

Candidates
should have a J.D., a solid academic record, strong organizational and
interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and
senior administration, and excellent writing and speaking skills. Experience in
a law school academic support program or other relevant teaching experience is
preferred. Experience with counseling
and outcomes assessment is highly valued. Salary
will be commensurate with experience.

This position is a full-time, long
term contract-based faculty position.
The position offers an initial one-year contract, after which, the faculty
member is eligible to apply for a presumptively renewable long-term contract (5
years). Long Term Contract Faculty are
eligible for research grants and have the same voting right on all aspects of
faculty governance as tenure-track faculty, except selection and promotion of
tenured and tenure-track faculty.

Western State is located in Fullerton, California and is
fully accredited by the American Bar Association. In furtherance of Western
State’s institutional commitment to a diverse faculty, we strongly encourage
applications from women and minorities.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and
list of references to: Paula Manning, Associate Professor of Law and Director
of Academic Support, 1111 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831-3014 or
pmanning@wsulaw.edu.

Western State University College of
Law invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Lawyering
Skills, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2013. The professor’s
primary responsibility will be to work with J.D. students to reach their full
academic potential for performance in law school, on the bar exam, and after
graduation.

Responsibilities include:

designing and assisting with the law
school’s academic support classes, workshops, and events;

assisting the Director of Academic
Support in designing and implementing innovative academic support programs and
evaluating existing programs;

teaching workshops and/or classes
related to law school and bar exam preparation; and

Working with students in individual
and small group sessions.

The ideal candidate will be an
energetic and knowledgeable professional exhibiting a high degree of
organizational skills, sensitivity and integrity. Candidates must have a
strong commitment to teaching. Candidates
must be willing to work some evenings, so as to be able to design programs and
provide support for students in the school’s part-time evening program. Experience
with counseling and outcomes assessment is highly valued.

Candidates should have a J.D., a
solid academic record, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, the
ability to work collaboratively with faculty and senior administration, and
excellent writing and speaking skills. Experience in a law school academic
support program or other relevant teaching experience is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with
experience.

This position is a full-time, long
term contract-based faculty position.
The position offers an initial one-year contract, after which, the faculty
member is eligible to apply for a presumptively renewable long-term contract (5
years). Long Term Contract Faculty are
eligible for research grants and have the same voting rights on all aspects of
faculty governance as tenure-track faculty, except selection and promotion of
tenured and tenure-track faculty.

Western State is
located in Fullerton, California and is fully accredited by the American Bar
Association. In furtherance of Western State’s institutional commitment to a
diverse faculty, we strongly encourage applications from women and
minorities.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and
list of references to: Paula Manning, Associate Professor of Law and Director
of Academic Support, 1111 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831-3014 or
pmanning@wsulaw.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW (UDC-DCSL) invites applications to fill the tenure-track position of Director of Academic Support. We will consider exceptionally talented applicants at either the assistant or associate professor level. Candidates must demonstrate a record of strong academic performance and excellent potential for scholarly achievement. The position will begin in July, 2013.

We are looking for an experienced academic success professional who is familiar with the best practices in the field and interested in designing a state-of-the-art academic success program suitable for our mission. The mission of the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law is to recruit and enroll students from groups under-represented at the bar, provide a well-rounded theoretical and practical legal education that will enable students to be effective and ethical advocates and represent the legal needs of low-income District of Columbia residents through the school’s legal clinics. UDC-DCSL is one of only six American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schools at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). UDC is the nation’s only urban, public land grant university. UDC-DCSL is highly ranked: Top 10 in the nation in Law School Clinical Programs (US News and World Report, 2012); 3rd most diverse faculty (Princeton Review, 2012); 5th most chosen by older students (Princeton Review, 2012); 4th best environment for minority students (Princeton Review, 2012); and Top 20 most innovative law school (PreLaw Magazine, 2012). UDC-DCSL has a strong commitment to diversity among its faculty and encourages applications from minorities and women.

The salary range for Associate Professor is $92,000 to $138,000. The salary range for Assistant Professor is $73,533 to $110,300.

Although we will accept applications until the position is filled, we strongly encourage interested applicants to submit applications by March 5, 2013 for complete consideration. Interested candidates must apply to the UDC Office of Human Resources. The web address is http://udc.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2hbyxhaslr9. Applicants should also send a cover letter and resume. Contact: Professor Wilhelmina Reuben-Cooke, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Building 52, Room 315A, Washington, D.C. 20008. wreuben-cooke@udc.edu.

The University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville is currently seeking a full-time Director of Externships and Academic Success, to begin August 15, 2013. The Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Externship and Academic Success programs.

The School of Law has an active and growing Externship program, which currently includes the following categories of placements: Corporate Counsel, Criminal Defense, Criminal Prosecution, International, Judicial, Legislative, Other Governmental, and Public Interest. In calendar year 2012, 118 students participated in externships. The Director will be the primary faculty supervisor. The Director will select and train field supervisors for each site, conduct site visits as needed, inform students of placement options; coordinate student application and registration; provide orientation, training, and on-going consultation to students; monitor student performance; and review students' written work. The Director will also seek new externship opportunities, periodically review faculty policies and propose updates, and periodically update Program materials.

The School of Law's Academic Success Program is in a transitional period. It currently consists of special advising for students identified as at academic risk, a Teaching Assistant program in the first-year classes, and occasional workshop offerings. In addition to overseeing those initiatives, the Director will develop and propose an effective Academic Success program for the School of Law.

Applicants must have completed a J.D. degree and have a minimum of three years of law practice or teaching experience. Preferred qualifications are five years of law practice or teaching experience, as well as strong teaching, organizational, and public outreach skills. The salary range will be in the $60’s commensurate with education, background, and experience. This is a non-tenure-track position, and will be open until filled. To apply please send a letter of interest, current vita or resume, and contact information for three references.

Which of the following best describes the position you wish to advertise?

___ Position is tenure-track.

___May lead to successive long-term contracts of five or more years.

XX May lead only to successive short-term contracts of one to four years.

___Has an upper-limit on the number of years a teacher may be appointed.

___Is part of a fellowship program for one or two years.

___Is a part-time appointment, or a year-to-year adjunct appointment.

Will the person hired be permitted to vote in faculty meetings?

___ Yes

XX No

The school anticipates paying an annual academic year base salary in the range:

(A base salary does NOT include stipends for coaching moot court teams, teaching other courses, or teaching in summer school; nor does a base salary include conference travel or other professional development funds.) ___$30,000to $39,999

The person hired will teach legal writing each semester to a total number of students in the range:

XX This is not a legal writing teaching position.

What is the deadline for submitting resumes?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but we hope to schedule interviews to take place in March, 2013.

YES. I certify that my institution's nondiscrimination policy is in substantial compliance with the LWI nondiscrimination policy: "The Legal Writing Institute is committed to a policy against discrimination and in favor of equal opportunity for all of its members regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity."

The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving a culturally diverse faculty. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to the social, ethnic, and gender diversity of our faculty and academic community. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

The University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville is
currently seeking a full-time Director of Externships and Academic Success, to
begin August 15, 2013. The Director will
be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Externship and Academic
Success programs.

The School of Law has an active and growing Externship
program, which currently includes the following categories of placements:
Corporate Counsel, Criminal Defense, Criminal Prosecution, International,
Judicial, Legislative, Other Governmental, and Public Interest. In calendar year 2012, 118 students
participated in externships. The
Director will be the primary faculty supervisor. The Director will select and train field
supervisors for each site, conduct site visits as needed, inform students of
placement options; coordinate student application and registration; provide
orientation, training, and on-going consultation to students; monitor student
performance; and review students=
written work. The Director will also
seek new externship opportunities, periodically review faculty policies and
propose updates, and periodically update Program materials.

The School of Law’s Academic Success Program is in a
transitional period. It currently
consists of special advising for students identified as at academic risk, a
Teaching Assistant program in the first-year classes, and occasional workshop
offerings. In addition to overseeing
those initiatives, the Director will develop and propose an effective Academic
Success program for the School of Law.

Applicants must have completed a J.D. degree and have a
minimum of three years of law practice or teaching experience. Preferred
qualifications are five years of law practice or teaching experience, as well
as strong teaching, organizational, and public outreach skills. The salary range will be in the $60’s
commensurate with education, background, and experience. This is a non-tenure-track position, and will
be open until filled. To apply please
send a letter of interest, current vita or resume, and contact information for
three references.

The
University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to
achieving a culturally diverse faculty. We encourage applications from
all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to the social, ethnic,
and gender diversity of our faculty and academic community. Applications will be accepted
without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation or national
origin. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the
United States.

The University of Kentucky College of Law seeks an experienced professional for the position of Academic Success Director. The College of Law is a self-contained academic unit of a flagship land grant university. The College of Law is a medium-sized law school, with just over 400 full-time students and approximately 30 full-time faculty members. The College of Law is large enough to have a diverse and interesting curriculum, yet small enough to foster friendly relationships among students, faculty and administrators.

The Academic Success Director oversees all aspects of operations of an academic success program at the College of Law. The Director plans the Academic Success Pre-Orientation Legal Reasoning Program. In addition, the director teaches regular Academic Success workshops during fall and spring semesters, including reading cases, briefing cases, study strategies, outlining, writing tips, exam strategies and practice exams. The position is also required to interact with other Academic Success professionals and contribute to academic success conversations and conferences on a national level. This position will develop and oversee an Academic Support Mentor program.

The Director will work with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, faculty and registrar to identify at-risk students nearing graduation and intervene by contacting and counseling. S/he will prepare, staff and conduct bar preparation support sessions, specifically inviting at-risk students but open to all students. In addition, s/he will conduct surveys and interviews with UK COL graduates regarding the preparedness for the Kentucky Bar Exam. The Director will continue to enhance the UK COL Bar Exam support program, including monitoring bar support programs at other schools and selecting bar support activities for UK COL.

The Director will teach one section of first-year legal writing, including creating lesson plans and materials, commenting extensively on student papers, and conducting individual student conferences; hold weekly office hours during each semester; conduct student oral arguments. The Director will collaborate with a legal research liaison, a library faculty member who teaches the legal research component of the first-year Legal Research & Writing course.

A Juris Doctorate degree is required for this position along with 4 years of paid, full-time professional level employment in education, legal writing, client relations and/or law. The qualified applicant will also possess excellent presentation, leadership, analysis, and organizational skills; and exercise good judgment along with creative solutions. Experience teaching in higher education and knowledge of adult learning theory is preferred in this role.

See for yourself what makes UK one great place to work! Apply online today for requisition #SM544612 at: www.uky.edu/hr/ukjobs. Deadline to apply: 02/20/2013. For any questions you may contact HR/Employment via phone at 859.257.9555 (option 2) or email ukjobs@email.uky.edu. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants for certain positions must undergo a national background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities and women.

If you are research oriented and support the efforts of the Law School Survey of Student Engagement, this might be the perfect job for you. Although within the School of Education, the position announcement is looking for a J.D. with law school experience. Review of applications starts today. Check it out at: Project Manager LSSSE.

Charlotte School of Law is seeking qualified applicants for
the position of Assistant Dean of Student Success. The Assistant Dean
position oversees the management of Charlotte Law’s Academic Success and Bar
Preparation functions. The position carries faculty status with
eligibility for long-term renewable contracts. Visit their website (www.charlottelaw.edu) and click the
“Join Our Team” link at the top of the page for official details and how to
apply.

Professor Christopher Woodyard is currently serving in the
position on an interim basis and will be happy to discuss the role/team with
interested individuals. You can email him directly at cwoodyard@charlottelaw.edu.

Valparaiso University Law School is pleased to announce an opening for the position of Academic Success Counselor. Those interested may contact Bethany Lesniewski, Director of Academic Success, with any questions regarding this position, but should apply formally through the Human Resources website: https://valpocareers.silkroad.com/.

Valparaiso University Law School invites applicants for the position of Academic Success Counselor.

Valparaiso University Law School is located in Northwest Indiana and is part of a residential community with excellent public schools and other resources. It is approximately ten miles from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as well as one hour from downtown Chicago.

The law school is an integral part of Valparaiso University, a Lutheran affiliated institution founded in 1859 and known for its outstanding liberal arts education and professional programs. For more information about Valparaiso University Law School, see http://www.valpo.edu/law.

Valparaiso University Law School is looking for an Academic Success Counselor. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, teaching academic study skills to currently enrolled Valparaiso University law students, counseling students on academic and bar exam success skills and attorney licensing requirements, and advising graduates studying for the bar examination.

Responsibilities Include:

Assists in counseling and advising new students, students on academic probation, students "at risk", and any other student seeking to improve academic performance and/or other academic issues including course scheduling social influences, etc.

Prepares and presents academic success workshops for 1L students during the fall and spring semesters. Assists in planning and executing new student orientation.

Develops lesson plans and teaches the Legal Method course for 1L students on academic probation.

In conjunction with the Director of Academic Success, directs the Dean's Fellow's program. Recruits, trains, and supervises the Dean's fellows. Evaluates the success of the program through student evaluations and other means.

Assists students in reviewing answers to practice exams and provides advice regarding exam strategy, including bar exam essays and strategies.

Tracks the academic progress of "at risk" students on academic probation. Assists the Director in maintaining the Academic Success website.

Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Academic Success.

Please upload cover letter, resume and professional references when applying for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to:

Bethany Lesniewski, Director of Academic Success

School of LawValparaiso UniversityValparaiso, IN 46383

Employment will require a background check.

Required Skills

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.

Required Experience

Qualifications:

J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school with a strong academic record is required.

Have at least one (1) year of academic experience in either law school teaching, counseling, or bar exam tutoring is preferred.

Must be a member of a state bar who has successfully completed a bar examination.

Strong academic and professional qualifications, as well as a demonstrated interest in teaching students with diverse backgrounds.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, law school affiliates and guests.

Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.

Ability to handle and keep confidential a variety of different student questions and concerns.

The University of New Hampshire School of Law, located in Concord, New Hampshire, seeks a Director of Academic Success.

Working collaboratively with the law school community, the Director will focus the Academic Success program on the skills critical to being a lawyer, succeeding in law school, and passing the bar exam. These skills include the analytical ability to understand and organize the law, apply it to facts, make arguments where appropriate, and communicate effectively. In addition, the program will also address non-analytical skills such as time and stress management, motivation, responsibility, self-direction, among others, necessary for students to succeed in law practice, law school and on the bar exam. The Director will effectively design and prioritize academic success efforts to maximize student performance in these areas. A complete job description, with required education, experience, skills and characteristics is available at: http://law.unh.edu/about/employment.

UNH Law, an affiliated school of the University of New Hampshire, is internationally renowned for its intellectual property program. The school’s unique Daniel Webster Scholar Honors program is a pioneer in practice-based education. The Social Justice Institute offers a wide range of clinics, externships and practice-based curricular opportunities. Concord, the capitol of New Hampshire, is home to the state’s legislature, state offices and local, state and federal courts. Just over an hour’s drive from Boston, Massachusetts, the ocean, and the majestic White Mountains, Concord offers good schools, high quality of life, and a variety of affordable housing options. Salary for the position will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Please submit a cover letter and CV to Professor Margaret Sova McCabe, Chair of the Academic Success Director National Search Committee, via e-mail to Lorraine.Albanese@law.unh.edu. Submissions are due by February 11, 2013.

The LSU Law Center is a top 100 ranked law school located on the main campus of LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school draws its students from Louisiana and throughout the United States and has a strong tradition of academic excellence dating from its founding more than a century ago. LSU Law is the only law school in the United States at which all graduates receive a dual degree that reflects the mixed civil and common law tradition of Louisiana and the preparation of LSU Law students for practice or service in the global, national, and state arenas.

The Director will support the mission and vision of the law school by monitoring student learning outcomes, academic performance, and academic success activities; working with students individually and in group settings to teach and enhance the analytical, writing, and other academic and related skills necessary for law-school and professional success; managing all bar preparation and evaluation activities; and participating in other activities related to student success and retention. The Director will have the opportunity to play a major role in designing, developing, implementing, and managing an academic success and bar preparation program reflecting the best practices in the field. In so doing, he or she will be expected to rely on both innovative and established practices in academic success. The Director will be expected to both work collaboratively with the faculty and administration of the Law Center and exercise initiative and judgment in the creation of new programming, drawing on both past experience and careful analysis of the Law School’s particular needs. Specifically, the Director will be charged with:

Designing, developing, implementing, and conducting academic-success workshops and programs, including instruction for refining students’ analytical, learning, and time management skills, as well as guidance in case briefing, note taking, outlining, exam preparation and exam taking;

Identifying students for possible inclusion in the Law Center’s academic success programs and communicating with students who could benefit from academic success services; tracking and evaluating the academic progress of those students being served; and evaluating and prioritizing student requests and referrals for tutoring;

Providing individual and small-group educational counseling and tutoring to students in need of academic support, including assisting students with basic writing and analytical skills through regular written diagnostic and corrective feedback;

Working in coordination with the faculty and administration to design, coordinate, implement, evaluate, and improve the academic success program;

Designing and coordinating a program of academic advising for all students, including counseling on academic policies, upper class course selection, the intersection of academic and career planning, and related personal and academic development issues;

Assisting in the collection and evaluation of data to help assess the effectiveness of the academic success program; reporting on all programs and services; and critically evaluating all available programs and initiatives to assist in determining which should be continued or expanded and which should be discontinued or modified;

Assisting in developing and overseeing a budget for academic success and success programs;

Participating in the greater academic success professional community in order to stay apprised of best practices through regular attendance at conferences, participation in relevant listservs and blogs, and study of relevant books and other resources;

Assisting in implementing and teaching programs of academic success related to bar-exam preparation;

Providing bar-related information to faculty members regarding topics tested and recent bar exam questions in the faculty member’s area of teaching; and

Other duties related to academic support, success, retention and bar preparation as assigned by the Chancellor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of academic success in legal education and have the requisite knowledge to design and implement legal academic success and bar preparation programs. The successful candidate will –

Be able to work with multiple, diverse constituencies, including students, faculty and administration;

Have superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as well as either demonstrated or potential teaching skills;

Have the ability to encourage self-improvement by students from diverse backgrounds by counseling and critiquing in a professional, rigorous, respectful, and supportive environment;

Think imaginatively, critically, and collaboratively about how to improve and measure law student academic development;

Have an understanding of and strong interest in developments in legal pedagogy in order to assist in designing, implementing, and managing programs that will promote law student academic development;

Have a strong commitment to student confidentiality and privacy;

Possess excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail;

Effectively manage multiple priorities and related deadlines; and

Have a commitment to maintaining and enhancing the academic strength and cultural diversity of the Law Center community

Required:

A strong academic record that demonstrates potential for leading a successful law school academic support and success program;

A J.D. or equivalent degree from an ABA-approved law school, with admission to a state bar in the United States;

Substantial relevant legal experience, with a focus on legal analysis and writing (including a combination of public or private law practice, judicial clerkship, teaching or academic success delivery experience in an ABA-approved law school, or providing writing instruction in a law firm or an ABA-approved law school); and

Demonstrated understanding of legal education (which may include experience in teaching legal writing and analysis, academic success, other law school teaching or law school administration).

Preferred:

Experience in an ABA-approved law school’s academic success program; and

Additional experience or an advanced degree in psychology, counseling or secondary or post-secondary education.

Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, and three references to https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu (position number 027846). The Law Center will begin reviewing applications on December 18, 2012, and the position will remain open until filled. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Lee Ann Lockridge at leeann.lockridge@law.lsu.edu or 225-578-8689.

The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer

The Academic Advisor II is committed to student achievement and will be primarily responsible for developing, leading, coordinating, and implementing programs that support Wayne Law's goals of improving students' academic success and success on the bar examination.

Coordinate Bar Preparation Program

* Develop a comprehensive array of bar preparation services for J.D. students at Wayne Law

* Teach (or co-teach) a series of bar examination workshops for third-year students

* Counsel students who are preparing to sit for the bar examination and help them develop and execute customized study plans and strategies for passing the bar exam

* Provide analysis and feedback to help students improve their examination writing and test-taking skills

* Develop and run programming related to the bar application process and the bar examination, with an emphasis on Michigan and the Multistate Bar Examination Coordinate Academic Success Program

* Design and implement an academic success and support program, including individualized assistance, with an emphasis on developing skills that will assist law students in improving academic performance

* Coordinate and conduct ASP workshops for first-year students on topics such as time management, effective note-taking, outlining and examination preparation

* Conduct group and individual counseling sessions, and develop individualized remediation and referral programs for law students at all levels who are in need of academic support, including students on probation

* Provide learning assessments to address basic grammar and (non-legal) standard English writing skills, conduct appropriate workshops and/or provide referrals to appropriate resources to support fundamental writing skills, all in support of the Practice Skills curriculum being taught by the legal writing faculty as well as other courses taught by various faculty

* Develop a student academic mentor program and provide training, facilitation and supervision for the student mentors

* Undertake other duties related to academic support, success, retention and bar preparation as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Students

Unique Duties / Qualifications

* J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, be admitted to the practice of law in at least one jurisdiction and possess strong academic credentials

* Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents within the diverse Wayne Law community, including students served by the ASP, faculty members and Wayne Law administration

* Must be able to work independently in a highly organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasking, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

* At least three years' experience working in a law school, teaching legal writing or other classroom teaching, or in academic assistance or academic counseling

* A law school GPA of 3.0 or higher

* Ability to manage a variety of projects while ensuring appropriate tracking, quality control, follow-up and multiple deadlines are met

* Strong organizational and time-management skills

* Availability to work at evening and weekend ASP programs, as required

Associate Dean of Student Services at the William S. Richardson School of Law

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Associate Dean of Student Services provides leadership and manages all major matters involving student services at the Law School including, but not limited to, student advising and counseling, professional development/career services, student records, registration, and issues of student conduct and safety. The Associate Dean is a member of the senior management team, provides a direct link between students and the faculty and administration, collaborates closely with admissions and financial aid staff, and has possible teaching opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree.

Strong counseling skills.

Progressively responsible administrative experience in a law school or other professional school involving student services administration, or equivalent.

Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of higher education program administration.

Desirable Qualifications:

Extensive relevant experience, preferably at least six years in an academic setting or with academic programs.

Knowledge of personal computers and job related software programs.

Knowledge of the legal profession and professional school accreditation.

Knowledge of law school administration.

Indicia of potential for leadership and creativity in legal education.

Bar passage.

To Apply:

Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, names, contact information (including e-mail address) of at least three professional references and résumé.

The
University of Texas School of Law invites applicants for the position of
Assistant Dean For Student Affairs. The
Assistant Dean is responsible for supervising the administrative office that
oversees the academic experience of students at UT Law School. Specific functions of the Student Affairs
Office include administering University and Law School rules and regulations,
maintaining student records, implementing a course registration process, and
advising students on course selection and other academic matters. The
Assistant Dean is responsible for supervising the student discipline process of
the University, implementing accommodations for disabilities, managing all law
student organizations, facilitating students applications to state bar
authorities, and producing the UT Law Graduation, also known as the Sunflower
Ceremony. The position requires a highly
motivated individual, with excellent interpersonal skills for working with
students, faculty, and administrators. The
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs must be involved in maintaining high
standards in student life and academic counseling. There is a strong preference for candidates
with a J.D. and five years of experience working in higher education with
student programs.

More
information is available at https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/121005010351

UT
Law School has long been recognized as one of the top institutions for legal
education in the United States.
Approximately, seventy-five tenured and tenure track faculty and thirty
clinical faculty teach over 1200 students in the Juris Doctor and Master of
Laws programs each year. In terms of
both scholarly distinction and success in the classroom, UT Law School has long
had one of the most outstanding faculties in the nation. Over 23,000 living graduates are involved in
industry, business, government service, elective office, judicial office, and
the practice of law throughout the United States and the world. For more information about UT Law School,
please visit www.utexas.edu/law

Austin,
Texas is a vibrant community within Central Texas. Home to the State Capital, the Lyndon B.
Johnson Presidential Museum, the Austin City Limits Music Festival, and four
Fortune 500 Corporations, it is the fourteenth largest city in the United
States with over 800,000 residents.
Austin often is mentioned in discussions of this country’s most livable
cities because of its diverse culture and its rolling hills that are surrounded
by lakes.